Christopher Buckingham
Oxford
Summary
Positive, approachable and dependable with cafe experience and a real love for creating moments that make people smile. Confident serving customers, running the till during busy periods, and opening and closing independently, all while keeping the mood friendly, calm and welcoming.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work history
Counsellor
Oxford Royale Summer School
2023.07 - 2023.08
- I proactively engaged and energised groups of students everyday, planning and leading a varied programme of activities and drawing newcomers in to keep everyone involved and happy.
- I worked closely with a team of other councillors to deliver activities and projects, contributing ideas and stepping in wherever needed.
- I supported students directly in classroom settings, building friendly rapport and helping maintain a positive, welcoming environment.
Cafe Assistant
St Clares
2022.08 - 2023.04
- I operated the till and processed cash and card transactions accurately during busy rush hours, keeping queues moving while maintaining the friendly, welcoming service.
- I opened and closed the cafe independently, and followed cash-up, closing, and health and safety procedures.
- I trained and supported new starters, guiding them through daily routines and service standards to get them confident about working.
- Managed incoming deliveries and kept the cafe fully stocked through regular review, making sure stock was rotated, organised, and ready for service.
- Maintained high food hygiene and health and safety standards every shift, keeping areas, equipment, and the customer space clean.
Content Writer
Rockerbox
2021.07 - 2022.01
- I wrote and adapted news content for a young audience, making information clear, engaging, and suited to the right audience.
- Collaborated within a team to achieve shared goals, contributing to group output.
- Took the initiative to attend extra training and learning extra material useful to the job in my spare time.
Education
BSc - Psychology
University College London (UCL)
LondonSkills
- Customer service & rapport
- Confident, friendly customer engagement
- Cash handling & till accuracy
- Reliable, flexible availability
- Quick to learn
- Stock handling & replenishment
- Teamwork
Affiliations
- Art
- Drama and Performing Arts
- Volunteering
Timeline
Counsellor
Oxford Royale Summer School
2023.07 - 2023.08
Cafe Assistant
St Clares
2022.08 - 2023.04
Content Writer
Rockerbox
2021.07 - 2022.01
BSc - Psychology
University College London (UCL)